Techno
Steve Aoki Debuts His Underground Side-Project With New Single “Aurora”
MDLBEAST Records welcomes Steve Aoki’s project Ninja Attack to the label with his new release “Aurora.“ Riding on deep, driving bass lines and minimal dark melodies via an adventurous leftfield offering, “Aurora” is right at home in the underground Techno venues around the globe. The new track showcases a grittier and deeper side of the dance music legend, that’s a far cry from his usual sonic style, serving as a testament to Steve’s versatility and talent as a producer. “Aurora” is the next step towards the release of MDLBEAST’s forthcoming “SOUNDSTORM Vol. 1” album, following previous forward-thinking singles – Salvatore Ganacci’s “Fight Dirty,” Cosmicat’s “Toxic Romance,” Butch’s “Testarossa” and R3HAB, Skytech & Fafaq’s “Sorry I Missed Your Call.”
2x GRAMMY-nominated Steve Aoki is a true visionary. His career boasts a lauded cross-genre discography that includes 7 studio albums and collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Maluma, BTS, Linkin Park, and Louis Tomlinson, amongst others. A true renaissance man, Steve Aoki is also a fashion designer, author, and entrepreneur. In 2012, he founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION, which primarily supports organizations in the field of brain science research. In addition, Aoki has pushed his Dim Mak Collection clothing line to new heights, with original designs and collaborations with everyone from A Bathing Ape to the Bruce Lee estate. Aoki’s journey is chronicled through the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” from 2016 and his memoir “BLUE: The Color of Noise” from 2019. In 1996, he established Dim Mak, a trendsetting record label that has launched global acts like The Chainsmokers, Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, and The Kills, in addition to early releases from acts such as ZEDD and Diplo. In the summer of 2020, Aoki unveiled his Latin music imprint, Dim Mak En Fuego, continuing to break down musical and cultural boundaries “by any means necessary.”
MDLBEAST is the Middle East’s most influential brand that is rapidly evolving. MDLBEAST Records marks another milestone on the company’s journey that allows a further cultural exchange between local Middle Eastern artists, global superstars, and audiences around the world. MDLBEAST’s game changing festival in Riyadh – SOUNDSTORM, held its first edition in 2019 with acts such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Afrojack, and R3HAB, to name only a few, which was just the beginning and more than an event. SOUNDSTORM was a cultural catalyst for Saudi youth, which will be back in action in December 2021 with a star-studded line-up. Until then, keep an eye out for further groundbreaking releases from this exciting imprint.
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Brazilian heavyweight Bhaskar teams up with duo Weekend Heroes for their new track “Stars In Your Eyes,” a dark melodic Techno jam that’s both emotive and club-ready. The artists dive into the sonic underground realm by incorporating mesmerizing, undulating topline melodies combined with heart-rendering, riding basslines, and distorted vocal riffs to drive the listener to a cathartic closing.
“Stars In Your Eyes” is a record made for both dimly lit dancefloors and epic club nights, perfectly in line with what has become Bhaskar’s signature sound through releases like his single “When I See It” with JADED and remix for Yves V and Sem Thomasson’s “Sounds Of A Beating Heart.” For Weekend Heroes, the new track follows their singles “Red Alert” and “Titans” as they continue to build a name for themselves among the international dance community.
Bhaskar
Bhaskar began his history in 2004, still at age 12, when his first project with his twin brother Alok started. It all began as a hobby, but in a short time, they were already splitting their time between the studies and the studio. Son of renowned DJs Swarup and Ekanta, Bhaskar was inspired by his parents’ success and soon started to tour the world playing his music. Throughout his career, the Brazilian has collected a few hits to his name, including “Fuego” (157M+ Spotify streams) and “Infinity” (137M+ Spotify streams). His talents have led him to collaborate with and remix artists, including Tomorrowland resident Yves V, Moguai, Dubdogz, Wankelmut, Lucas Estrada, the Brazilian pop star Anitta and his brother Alok and Brazilian fellow Vintage Culture. Bhaskar has some more surprises up his sleeve, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.
Weekend Heroes
Weekend Heroes started as a collaboration project between 2 electronic scene veterans, Felix Nagorsky, aka Timelock, and Eli Baltsan, aka DJ Zombi. They met first in 2009 with a goal in their mind to create music that would be different but, at the same time, speak easily to wild audiences, a perfectly balanced blend of Progressive House and melodic techno. Since the beginning of 2010, Weekend Heroes started touring the world frequently with their dynamic and pumping live act. They play quite often to crowds of 10000 clubbers at amazing stages such as Playground Events Brazil, Atmosphere Festival Mexico, and many other prime events. Productive studio sessions never stop, and countless new EPs and remixes hit the market on a regular basis. These include remixes for the likes of Tim Healey, Tomcraft, Jerome Isma-Ae, Wally Lopez, Gai Barone, Paul Thomas, and more, which introduced Weekend Heroes as serial top sellers, remixers, and collaborators. Currently releasing on labels such as Siona, The Soundgarden, ZeroThree, Anjunabeats, Beat Boutique, Sprout, and many more, One of their earlier releases on Anjunabeats charted #1 on Beatport’s Progressive House Chart for 3 months, which made them Anjunabeats’ best-selling artists on Beatport of 2022.
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The Acid Techno Priestess, Marie Vaunt, produced mind-bending soundscapes on her latest single, “Technology.” Believe it or not, she has the ability to take you on a transcendent sonic journey in the blink of an eye.
From the opening beats, “Technology” plunges you into a dizzying kaleidoscope of sound. And when you least expect it, the otherworldly synths pulse and the hi-hats will make your feet move uncontrollably to the rhythm.
Snaking acid basslines entwine with her own enigmatic vocals, making you part of a post-apocalyptic science fiction movie inside your mind too. In a nutshell, it’s dark, futuristic, and intensely surreal.
“Technology” by Marie Vaunt is part of Drumcode’s 10-track EP called ‘Elevate,’ shining a spotlight on the skills of the up-and-coming Techno producers. Impressively, most of them are women, which means the underground scene is finally giving them the place they deserve.
On the other hand, Marie Vaunt is one of Beatport’s top-selling artists because she takes electronic music to the next level. As a result, pretty much all her jams can get your mind and body stimulated.
“Technology” is exactly a taste of what she’s dropping next…
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UMEK celebrates massive milestones of 30 years in the music scene and 300th release on his label 1605 with the new single “Hypnotizing,” a monumental Techno track worthy of its name. The Slovenian icon wastes no time with the production, opening the track with an immediate hard-hitting, driving bassline.
He seamlessly layers in undulating melodies on top of syncopating synths, even incorporating a haunting vocal riff mid-track that builds anticipation even further for the nonexistent drop. “Hypnotizing” is a dark and ominous sonic journey through time and space–from dungeons to dancefloors and beyond, wherever the listener’s imagination may roam when held captive by the mesmerizing beat.
UMEK teams up with Dutch producer Maddix for this release, who has also released on Spinnin’ Records, Armada Music, Rave Culture, and Revealed Recordings. Check out what UMEK himself has to say about “Hypnotizing” below.
“Celebrating three decades in the dynamic realm of electronic music, I am overjoyed to mark this milestone with ‘Hypnotizing’ – a track that encapsulates the energy, passion, and relentless drive that have defined my career. As the 300th release under the auspicious banner of 1605, ‘Hypnotizing’ not only mirrors the evolution of my sound but also underscores the vision and spirit of a label committed to pushing boundaries. Here’s to the rhythm that unites us, the beats that inspire, and the magical 300 that reflects a journey of persistence and undying love for music. The hypnotic allure of the dance floor awaits, and I invite you all to lose yourselves in the mesmerizing world of ‘Hypnotizing'” — UMEK
What’s 2 meters tall, lives behind the Iron Curtain, has 1605 reasons to run an awesome label, and flies? Meet UMEK, a techno legend from Slovenia. UMEK is personally responsible for kickstarting the electronic music scene in his home country by first organizing illegal raves and then becoming one of Slovenia’s most wanted export products and the number one music ambassador to the whole world. And he does fly! Around 100 times per year, visiting almost every continent each year. His gig diary ranges from dark underground clubs in Berlin to massive techno stages at the world’s most renowned festivals. Apart from making his name in the DJ booth, he’s also a tireless producer. He mostly releases on his own imprint 1605, and most of his tracks end up on the very top of Beatport’s charts. After 30 years as a professional musician, he decided to use his experience and skills in the entrepreneurial world, and together with his managers, he founded a music-tech startup Viberate.